{"id":19308,"date":"2026-01-23T16:52:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebarn.bluemountain.ca\/barn\/?p=19308"},"modified":"2026-01-23T16:53:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:53:00","slug":"operations-update-navigating-the-deep-freeze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebarn.bluemountain.ca\/barn\/lift-line\/operations-update-navigating-the-deep-freeze\/","title":{"rendered":"Operations Update: Navigating the Deep Freeze"},"content":{"rendered":"<body>\n<p><strong>January 22, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 We\u2019ve officially slid into what is shaping up to be a\u00a0<em>true winter pattern<\/em>, with temperatures dipping well below seasonal averages and a core cold snap settling in for the weekend. While these frigid conditions present some challenges for our operations teams, they also bring some advantages that help shape the winter experience here at Blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With forecasts calling for temperatures colder than\u00a0<strong>-20\u00b0C<\/strong>, we\u2019re carefully balancing snowmaking, mountain operations, and guest comfort as we move deeper into this extended cold stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/thebarn.bluemountain.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7611-1800x1350.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19309\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebarn.bluemountain.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7611-1800x1350.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/thebarn.bluemountain.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7611-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/thebarn.bluemountain.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7611-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thebarn.bluemountain.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7611-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thebarn.bluemountain.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7611-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thebarn.bluemountain.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7611-1140x855.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Running Snowmaking in Extreme Cold<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cold air is fantastic for snow quality \u2014 snow made in these temperatures is\u00a0<em>dry, sets up quickly,<\/em>\u00a0and creates firm, resilient surfaces that\u00a0<em>hold up exceptionally well<\/em>\u00a0under skier and rider traffic. When groomed thoughtfully, the snow sets into what many folks call\u00a0<strong>\u201chero snow\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 firm enough to carve reliably, but soft enough underfoot to feel great on every turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, sub\u201320\u00b0C cold doesn\u2019t come without its operational hurdles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When we shut snow guns down,\u00a0<strong>moisture left in the pipes can freeze<\/strong>, meaning our team must\u00a0<em>thaw pipes and guns by hand<\/em>\u00a0to ensure reliable startups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At startup, even once snowmaking resumes, it\u2019s not unusual for\u00a0<em>no snow to come out right away<\/em>. Our crew manually thaws frozen sections with torches to get everything flowing again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ice beards<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 those layers of freeze-built ice on snow guns \u2014 are more prone to forming in this deep chill and need to be\u00a0<em>manually tapped off<\/em>\u00a0regularly to keep the guns operating optimally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On lines where we push multiple guns from one floodline, it\u2019s possible for\u00a0<strong>ice build-ups to block nozzles<\/strong>, requiring attentive clearing by the team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re mindful too of our people in the elements: even with cold-weather gear,\u00a0<strong>our crews can only be outside safely for limited periods<\/strong>\u00a0at these temperatures, so we\u2019re rotating teams and adjusting work routines to keep everyone safe and productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Balancing Guest Experience &amp; Snow Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll notice that the guns\u00a0<em>are running<\/em>, but not to the maximum number we might during more moderate cold windows. This is intentional: it lets us\u00a0<strong>balance snow production with a comfortable guest experience<\/strong>\u00a0around the hill. In extremely cold conditions, blowing too many guns \u2014 or blowing them too close to guest areas \u2014 can impact comfort and visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This thoughtful approach ensures we\u2019re\u00a0<em>strategically building quality coverage where it matters most<\/em>\u00a0while also keeping the mountain fun for everyone who braves the cold to get out and play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cold Weather Perks (Yes, There Are Some!)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who love classic winter conditions, this deep freeze brings a few real highlights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Perfect natural snow powder<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Arctic air means light, fluffy natural flakes that ski beautifully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ice skating the rink is sublime<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 firm, glassy surfaces make for awesome ice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Snow that sets up instantly on the hill<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 snow from snow guns doesn\u2019t need much water content to form, so it bonds fast and stands up to traffic throughout the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Firm conditions that don\u2019t break down as quickly<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 because the snow is so dry and cold, it\u00a0<em>doesn\u2019t get skied off the same way<\/em>\u00a0as softer winter temps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tubing and Terrain Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also notice that\u00a0<strong>tubing can feel a bit slower<\/strong>\u00a0in these temperatures \u2014 the snow is firm, which means less slide than you\u2019d get on wetter, warmer snow. While that might feel different than other days, it\u2019s a great reminder that\u00a0<em>winter conditions are dynamic<\/em>\u00a0and every day on the hill has its own character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests can enjoy the features in the Grove Terrain Park this week, and look forward to Badlands reopening as of next week. Yahoo will be built out and reopened once we have more snowmaking and grooming completed on that trail.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay warm, stay safe, and we\u2019ll see you out there!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014\u00a0<em>Operations Team at Blue Mountain Resort<\/em><\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>January 22, 2026\u00a0\u2013 We\u2019ve officially slid into what is shaping up to be a\u00a0true winter pattern, with temperatures dipping well below seasonal averages and a core cold snap settling in for the weekend. While these frigid conditions present some challenges for our operations teams, they also bring some advantages that help shape the winter experience here at Blue. With forecasts calling for temperatures colder than\u00a0-20\u00b0C, we\u2019re carefully balancing snowmaking, mountain operations, and guest comfort as we move deeper into this extended cold stretch. Running Snowmaking in Extreme Cold Cold air is fantastic for snow quality \u2014 snow made in these temperatures is\u00a0dry, sets up quickly,\u00a0and creates firm, resilient surfaces that\u00a0hold up exceptionally well\u00a0under skier and rider traffic. When groomed thoughtfully, the snow sets into what many folks call\u00a0\u201chero snow\u201d\u00a0\u2014 firm enough to carve reliably, but soft enough underfoot to feel great on every turn. However, sub\u201320\u00b0C cold doesn\u2019t come without its operational hurdles: We\u2019re mindful too of our people in the elements: even with cold-weather gear,\u00a0our crews can only be outside safely for limited periods\u00a0at these temperatures, so we\u2019re rotating teams and adjusting work routines to keep everyone safe and productive. Balancing Guest Experience &amp; Snow Operations You\u2019ll notice that the guns\u00a0are running, but not to the maximum number we might during more moderate cold windows. This is intentional: it lets us\u00a0balance snow production with a comfortable guest experience\u00a0around the hill. In extremely cold conditions, blowing too many guns \u2014 or blowing them too close to guest areas \u2014 can impact comfort and visibility. This thoughtful approach ensures we\u2019re\u00a0strategically building quality coverage where it matters most\u00a0while also keeping the mountain fun for everyone who braves the cold to get out and play. Cold Weather Perks (Yes, There Are Some!) For those who love classic winter conditions, this deep freeze brings a few real highlights: Tubing and Terrain Notes You might also notice that\u00a0tubing can feel a bit slower\u00a0in these temperatures \u2014 the snow is firm, which means less slide than you\u2019d get on wetter, warmer snow. While that might feel different than other days, it\u2019s a great reminder that\u00a0winter conditions are dynamic\u00a0and every day on the hill has its own character. Guests can enjoy the features in the Grove Terrain Park this week, and look forward to Badlands reopening as of next week. Yahoo will be built out and reopened once we have more snowmaking and grooming completed on that trail.\u00a0 Stay warm, stay safe, and we\u2019ll see you out there! \u2014\u00a0Operations Team at Blue Mountain Resort<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":19309,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[609,610,922,1010,559,578,562],"class_list":["post-19308","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lift-line","tag-blue-mountain","tag-blue-mountain-resort","tag-operations","tag-operations-update","tag-skiing","tag-snowmaking","tag-winter"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Operations Update: Navigating the Deep Freeze - The Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"January 22, 2026&nbsp;\u2013 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